Midland County Historical Society researches, preserves and shares the history of the people and places that shaped our county. Through its collections, publications, exhibits and public programs, the Historical Society connects what happened here with the community we know today.

At Midland Center, that work places history in conversation with art, science and the questions shaping what comes next.

Search thousands of photographs, documents and collection records from across Midland County. The online archive continues to grow as materials are cataloged and made available.

Looking for the story behind a family, property, business, organization or local event? Our archives team can help identify photographs, records and other materials related to your research.

RESEARCH ROOM ACCESS / The research room is currently closed for in-person use. As Midland Center’s transformation continues, plans include a dedicated archival space designed to care for the collection and make local history more accessible. Until in-person access returns, our team will continue answering questions by email and expanding the materials available online.

The archives are only the beginning. Explore Midland County through lectures, exhibits, cemetery tours and other programs that connect historical research with the places around us.

Some local stories deserve a deeper look. The Midland Log is a twice-yearly journal filled with original research, archival images and stories written by local historians.

Have photographs, documents, objects or recorded stories connected to Midland County? Email our team before bringing materials to the Center. We can learn more about what you have and explain the next steps.